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On The Border Cafe Tortilla
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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On The Border Cafe Tortilla

On the Border
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
115mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

On the Border Cafe Tortilla is a familiar, shelf-stable pack of corn tortillas you’d spot in the bread and ethnic foods aisle, often shelved near taco shells, salsas, and bagged chip varieties. The brand evokes casual Tex-Mex dining and carries the tone of a neighborhood Mexican restaurant chain — aimed at shoppers building quick, flavorful meals at home. These tortillas suit a range of grocery trips: weeknight taco runs, game-day provisioning, and brunch shopping for DIY breakfast tacos. Labeling leans on simple, honest cues — “corn” and “sea salt” call attention to recognizable ingredients, without organic or certified-natural badges; packaging typically uses a clear or windowed plastic bag with the brand logo and serving suggestions rather than child-focused characters or health-halo claims. In plain terms the product is a processed food made from corn flour, added vegetable oil and salt: it’s not loaded with additives but has been milled and formed in a commercial process to keep consistent shape and shelf life. Sensory notes: warm from a skillet the tortillas become soft, slightly springy and pliable with a toasty corn aroma and a tender chew suited to folding; at room temperature they’re flexible but firmer. Packaging is a resealable or twist-tied plastic pouch designed for pantry storage; the ritual often includes warming each tortilla on a hot pan, stacking them under a towel to keep them pliable, and assembling tacos, quesadillas or tortilla chips. The product fits the American habit of quick, build-your-own meals with a recognizable restaurant-inspired name.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 11
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Corn, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Oil,, Cottonseed, Oil,, Safflower, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This product is a commercially processed packaged tortilla made from corn flour, added vegetable oil and salt with industrial processing to form and package the product; it lacks the multiple industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods but is more than minimally processed.

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Common Questions about On The Border Cafe Tortilla

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These tortilla chips have a decent balance of calories and fat, making them a fun snack option when enjoyed in moderation. They’re not loaded with sugars or artificial ingredients, but if you’re looking for something high in fiber or protein, you might want to pair them with a dip or add them to a meal for a nutritional boost.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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